The fungi trend
Issues in mushroom cultivation without humidity control:
- Both low and high humidity can cause detrimental effects on the growth of the mushrooms
- Too high humidity can cause browning or yellowing of the caps
- Mushrooms consist for 90% of water. If the air is too dry, they will lose too much water and weight
- A lack of humidity can cause the mushrooms to stall, form cracks and discolour
Solution: Air cooling systems for humidity and temperature control
Mushrooms are highly sensitive to changes in their environment, and maintaining a consistent level of humidity is critical for their development. Humidity is important because it affects the ability of mushrooms to absorb water through their cell walls. If the humidity is too low, the mushrooms may dry out and fail to develop properly. On the other hand, if the humidity is too high, it can promote the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi that can compete with the mushrooms for resources and cause disease.
Different humidity levels
Different species of mushrooms have different humidity requirements, but in general, the ideal humidity level for mushroom cultivation is between 85% and 95%. To maintain this level of humidity, growers may use various methods such as misting, watering, or placing a humidifier in the growing area. It is important to monitor humidity levels regularly and make adjustments as needed to ensure optimal growing conditions.
Other factors
There are many other factors that can affect mushroom cultivation, including temperature, lighting, substrate, and ventilation. It is important to have a good understanding of all of these factors in order to successfully grow mushrooms.
Solution: Humidification control with Dry Fog
Control your humidity levels accurately with AKIMist®. An energy-efficient and compact solution. It is both available in a wall-hanging and a portable model and easy to install. AKIMist® is known for being non-wetting due to its tiny droplet size around 7.5µm. This prevents the mushroom caps from becomming wet which makes it easier to control their water intake. Thanks to the small size of the Dry Fog humidifier AKIMist® (~5 inch), it can easily fit in a tight growing room or under a low ceiling. AKIMist® can either be mounted to the wall or ceiling with our easy installation kits. A portable version is also available.
Advantages of AKIMist® Dry Fog humidification for mushroom cultivation
Humidity control leads to a higher mushroom yield as the growing progress is accelerated.
Humidity control leads to more uniform mushrooms as the environment is fully controlled.
Since AKIMist® is non-wetting, it reduces the risk of water puddles and the evolvement of unwanted bacteria and fungus.
Due to its tiny droplet size around 7.5µm, the droplets will bounce back and evaporate without bursting.
AKIMist® uses 80% less energy than conventional humidification equipment which makes it very cost-efficient.
AKIMist® is extremely compact (5 inch) and easily fits into a growing room.
AKIMist® puts you in full control of the humidity level in your growing room and can be automated with a sensor.
When used with purified water, AKIMist® requires very little maintenance
AKIMist® has been developed and produced in-house in Japan which ensures the highest standards in quality and reliability.
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